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VFN 15: Kastrioti v. Wilemoes PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kamil Korczewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ross Koscheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koscheck is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Til I Collapse By Eminem ft Nate Dog. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kamil Korczewski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ross Koscheck!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korczewski swinging wildly here.
Oooooh!!! Korczewski has knocked Koscheck down with a huge combo! Korczewski steps away and waves a wobbly Koscheck back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Ross Koscheck has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Korczewski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Koscheck counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Korczewski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Koscheck avoids the head kick by Korczewski.
Korczewski lands a nice shot to the body.
Korczewski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Korczewski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Koscheck.
Korczewski throws a nice looking combination but Koscheck bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Korczewski lands with a right hand.
Koscheck throws a big shot that misses.
Koscheck cracks Korczewski with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Korczewski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oooooh!!! Korczewski has knocked Koscheck down with a huge combo! Korczewski steps away and waves a wobbly Koscheck back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Korczewski swinging wildly here.
Korczewski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Korczewski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Korczewski throws a combination that misses
and Korczewski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Korczewski misses with a double jab
and Koscheck cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Korczewski slips under a jab from Koscheck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korczewski misses with the combination.
Korczewski throws a nice looking combination but Koscheck bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Korczewski misses with the combination.
Koscheck shoots in looking for a takedown but Korczewski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Koscheck's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kamil Korczewski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koscheck cracks Korczewski with a good jab.
Korczewski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Korczewski stuffs the takedown.
Korczewski with a jab.
Korczewski misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koscheck showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Korczewski.
Koscheck cracks Korczewski with an open hand slap.
Korczewski lands a right hook to the body.
Korczewski misses with a double jab
and Koscheck counters with a straight right hand.
Korczewski throws a left and a right that both miss
and Koscheck counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Korczewski misses the jab.
Korczewski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A telegraphed right hand from Koscheck misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korczewski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Korczewski misses.
Koscheck showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Korczewski.
Korczewski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Korczewski with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Korczewski throws a combination. Koscheck tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Korczewski misses with a series of wild punches.
Korczewski throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kamil Korczewski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ross Koscheck's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Korczewski throws a series of punches but Koscheck avoids them all with ease.
Koscheck takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Korczewski throws a right and a left that Koscheck avoids nicely.
Koscheck uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Korczewski.
Korczewski scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Koscheck misses the jab.
Horrible takedown by Koscheck or perhaps it was just good defense by Korczewski which made him look bad.
Korczewski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Koscheck counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A combination from Korczewski does no damage.
Korczewski moves to clinch but Koscheck breaks away
and Koscheck counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korczewski takes a swing at Koscheck's ribcage but misses.
Koscheck dives in and grabs Korczewski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Korczewski pushes down on Koscheck's head and hops out.
Koscheck shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Korczewski as he jumps to the side.
Kamil Korczewski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross Koscheck.
Korczewski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Koscheck.
Korczewski lands a left and a right that send Koscheck crashing to the mat, dazed. Korczewski thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Korczewski throws a nice looking combination but Koscheck bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Korczewski misses with a right hand
and Koscheck counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koscheck avoids a punch combination nicely.
Koscheck is trying desperately to land a takedown but Korczewski is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Koscheck.
Korczewski drops Koscheck with a beautiful combination! Koscheck stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Korczewski is looking for the KO!
Koscheck is rocked!
Sloppy strikes from Korczewski. Those never looked like landing.
Korczewski scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Koscheck is still on wobbly legs! Can Korczewski finish him?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Korczewski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Koscheck.
Koscheck seems to have recovered his senses.
Koscheck dodges the punch combination from Korczewski.
Kamil Korczewski is winning the standup battle so far.
Korczewski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Koscheck counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korczewski throws a series of punches but Koscheck moves out of range.
Kamil Korczewski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Korczewski misses.
Koscheck shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Korczewski as he jumps to the side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Korczewski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Koscheck shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Korczewski napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Koscheck has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Koscheck fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korczewski scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Koscheck moves out of range of the strikes.
Korczewski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Koscheck counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Korczewski scores with a nice head shot.
Koscheck slips a jab and a cross from Korczewski.
Good shot there by Koscheck.
Korczewski tries to close the distance and clinch but Koscheck swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Koscheck avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Korczewski throws a combination that misses
enabling Koscheck to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kamil Korczewski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ross Koscheck's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Korczewski misses with a double jab
and Koscheck counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Koscheck dodges the punch combination from Korczewski.
Korczewski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Koscheck shoots in for a double leg but Korczewski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Koscheck keeps the fight on the outside.
Korczewski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Koscheck lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Korczewski at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A combination from Korczewski does no damage.
Korczewski drops his hands momentarily and Koscheck takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korczewski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Korczewski throws a series of punches but Koscheck moves out of range.
Korczewski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koscheck can do to turn this around?
Korczewski blocks a jab.
Koscheck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Korczewski misses with a wild combination.
Korczewski throws a combination that misses
and Koscheck counters with a straight right hand.
Korczewski misses with a series of wild punches.
Koscheck throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Korczewski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koscheck throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korczewski misses with a combination
and Koscheck counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Korczewski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Koscheck moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Korczewski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koscheck.
Korczewski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Korczewski fails to land with a series of punches.
Korczewski throws a combination that misses
and Korczewski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koscheck avoids a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck for Koscheck with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korczewski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kamil Korczewski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koscheck connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Koscheck avoids a punch combination nicely.
Korczewski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Koscheck closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Korczewski quickly recovers to half guard.
Still in half guard, Koscheck seems content to control.
Koscheck looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Koscheck uses his free foot to push down on Korczewski's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Korczewski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Koscheck looking to control but Korczewski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koscheck controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ross Koscheck comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Korczewski has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kamil Korczewski!
Kamil Korczewski bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Agapit Blondi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shirtless Rob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Agapit Blondi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shirtless Rob!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blondi tries for a takedown but Rob circles away easily
and Rob counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rob shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Blondi eats them both and turns towards Rob to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Agapit Blondi has been cut.
Blondi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rob counters with a nice uppercut.
Rob scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horrible takedown by Blondi or perhaps it was just good defense by Rob which made him look bad.
Rob moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Blondi is rocked!
Rob is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Rob shuts the power down on Blondi. Lights out, game over! Rob is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Shirtless Rob!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Kruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Shields might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to David Guetta - Titanium. The crowd seem to be enjoying Kruger's choice of entrance music: Tnt. Jake Shields has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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193 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Big heart |
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Basic striking
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Shields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Kruger!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shields fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice uppercut there from Kruger.
Kruger lands with a straight right. Shields didn't see that one coming.
Shields throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jake Shields seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shields.
Kruger scores with a hook.
Shields fails with a takedown attempt.
Shields throws a head kick that misses.
Kruger works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kruger moves out of range as Shields throws a body kick.
Shields shoots in looking for a takedown. Kruger tries to sprawl out of it but Shields keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kruger manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Shields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Kruger as Shields shoots in.
Kruger lands a slapping body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Kruger there.
It looks like Jake Shields has been cut.
Kruger digs a good hook to Shields's body.
Shields shoots in for a takedown but Kruger shows good takedown defense.
Kruger lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger lands with a cross.
A shot to the liver by Kruger. Beautiful body shot.
Kruger fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shields on the side of the head.
Kruger connects with a body shot.
Shields is breathing heavily.
Kruger with a jab.
Shields is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shields is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruger flashes Shields a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Shields's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Shields crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Kruger punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Kruger!
Our winner, John Kruger, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rafinha Capoeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jayden Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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157 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rafinha Capoeira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jayden Harrison!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Capoeira drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Capoeira on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Harrison fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Harrison lands with a cross.
Jayden Harrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harrison thuds a left hand into Capoeira's body.
Harrison throws a shot from downtown. Capoeira moves away and avoids it.
Capoeira wants to clinch up but Harrison keeps it at a distance.
Harrison scores with a nice head shot.
Harrison is trying hard to land a takedown here. Capoeira sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Harrison misses with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Harrison there.
Harrison fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rafinha Capoeira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jayden Harrison.
Capoeira doesn't manage to clinch there - Harrison circles away.
Capoeira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Harrison misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison throws out a loose jab but Capoeira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Capoeira blocks a jab.
Jab from Harrison.
The fight stays on the outside here - Capoeira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Harrison loads up on a big right hand but Capoeira slips the punch.
Capoeira leaves Harrison with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Capoeira slips under a jab.
Rafinha Capoeira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Capoeira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Capoeira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harrison throws out the jab.
Harrison cracks Capoeira with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrison swings for the body but Capoeira moves out of range.
Harrison tries to keep at a distance but Capoeira has taken the fight into the clinch.
Capoeira scores with a knee to the head.
Capoeira with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Jayden Harrison has been cut.
Harrison takes a knee right on the jaw!
Capoeira connects with a nasty looking knee right to Harrison's face.
Capoeira connects with a nasty looking knee right to Harrison's face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Capoeira lands a knee to the head.
Capoeira utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Harrison looks gassed!
Capoeira utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Capoeira with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Capoeira.
Capoeira scores with a knee to the head.
Harrison is rocked!
Harrison takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Capoeira.
Knees in the clinch landing for Capoeira.
Capoeira connects with a nasty looking knee right to Harrison's face.
Knees to the body from Capoeira.
A knee to the head by Capoeira.
Capoeira scores with a knee to the head.
Harrison is still on wobbly legs! Can Capoeira finish him?
Capoeira landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Capoeira lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That has opened up Jayden Harrison's cut even more.
Capoeira with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Capoeira.
Harrison seems to have recovered his senses.
Capoeira scores with a knee to the head.
Capoeira with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Capoeira looking to throw knees to the head but Harrison is blocking nicely.
Harrison goes for a takedown in the clinch but Capoeira prevents it.
Capoeira lands a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Capoeira obliges.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Harrison wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Capoeira connects with a knee to the head.
Capoeira misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Harrison.
Capoeira with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Capoeira is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Harrison wants a takedown.
Capoeira connects with a nasty looking knee right to Harrison's face.
Capoeira lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Capoeira tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Harrison avoids it.
Harrison takes a knee to the side of the body.
Capoeira throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Harrison blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Harrison wants a takedown but no success here.
Capoeira with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Harrison is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Capoeira pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Capoeira throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Harrison blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafinha Capoeira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jayden Harrison's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Harrison connects with a looping right hand.
Nice body punch from Harrison.
Harrison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Harrison.
A telegraphed right hand from Harrison misses the target.
A lazy left from Harrison finds it's target.
Harrison might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Harrison fails to land the takedown.
Capoeira stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Capoeira wants it to stay on the feet.
Rafinha Capoeira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jayden Harrison.
Harrison is breathing heavily.
Capoeira wants to clinch.
Capoeira tries to close the distance and clinch but Harrison swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capoeira tries to clinch but Harrison moves out of range.
Harrison throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Capoeira's waist but Capoeira gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Harrison off to one side.
Capoeira is looking to clinch.
Capoeira gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Capoeira connects with a knee to the head.
Capoeira scores with a knee to the head.
Capoeira unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Capoeira lands a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Capoeira obliges.
Capoeira with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Capoeira lands a good knee to the midsection. Harrison won't want to take too many of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capoeira landing knees to the head.
Capoeira connects with a knee to the head.
Capoeira working Harrison over with knees to the body.
Harrison takes a knee to the side of the body.
Capoeira lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Capoeira unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Harrison takes a knee right on the jaw!
Capoeira lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Capoeira looking to throw knees to the head but Harrison is blocking nicely.
Capoeira stops a takedown attempt from Harrison.
Capoeira putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Harrison in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Capoeira unloads a knee to the mid-section. Harrison lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Harrison takes a knee right on the jaw!
Capoeira scores a nice knee to the body.
Harrison is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrison wants to take the fight to the mat but Capoeira manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Capoeira unloads a knee to the mid-section. Harrison lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Capoeira with a knee to the head.
Capoeira tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Harrison can't get the takedown.
Capoeira utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Capoeira working Harrison over with knees to the body.
Capoeira is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Harrison is defending well for now.
Capoeira unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Harrison managing to block the knees to the body from Capoeira.
A frustrated look appears on Harrison's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Harrison blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Harrison is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Capoeira connects with a nasty looking knee right to Harrison's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrison has Capoeira pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Capoeira manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Capoeira with a knee to the head.
Capoeira tries to land a knee to the head but Harrison blocks with his arms.
Harrison on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Harrison has Capoeira pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Capoeira manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Capoeira with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Capoeira.
Capoeira throws a knee to the head but misses.
Harrison drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Capoeira obliges.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harrison is looking to take this one to the mat.
Capoeira is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Capoeira lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafinha Capoeira dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jayden Harrison's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Harrison closes this distance looking for a takedown but Capoeira circles away.
Capoeira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Harrison manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Capoeira is looking to clinch.
Harrison swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Capoeira.
A shot to the liver by Harrison. Beautiful body shot.
Harrison throws a jab when Capoeira was well out of range.
Harrison tries for a takedown but Capoeira sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Capoeira defending well as Harrison loads up on a big left hand.
Harrison throws the left hand but Capoeira avoids the punch easily.
Harrison takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harrison keeps the fight on the outside.
Jayden Harrison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harrison throws a hook but Capoeira blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capoeira takes one to the chin there.
Capoeira defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Harrison.
Rafinha Capoeira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jayden Harrison.
Capoeira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Capoeira gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Capoeira is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Capoeira lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Capoeira.
Capoeira scores a nice knee to the body.
Harrison takes a knee right on the jaw!
Capoeira landing knees to the body.
Capoeira lands a knee to the head.
Capoeira lands a good knee to the midsection. Harrison won't want to take too many of those.
Capoeira connects with a nasty looking knee right to Harrison's face.
Capoeira lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jayden Harrison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Capoeira tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Capoeira tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Harrison wants to break the clinch but can't.
Capoeira lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Capoeira prevents a takedown attempt there.
Harrison takes a knee to the side of the body.
Harrison goes for a takedown in the clinch but Capoeira prevents it.
Capoeira putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Harrison in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Capoeira lands a knee to the body.
Capoeira landing knees to the body.
Capoeira lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Capoeira looking to throw knees to the head but Harrison is blocking nicely.
Harrison looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capoeira connects with a knee to the head.
Capoeira misses with a knee to the head.
Harrison tries for a takedown. No joy.
Capoeira lands a knee to the body.
Capoeira connects with a knee to the head.
Capoeira missing with knees to the body.
Harrison wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Capoeira lands a knee to the body.
Capoeira gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Harrison.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Capoeira obliges.
Harrison takes a knee right on the jaw!
Capoeira lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Harrison is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capoeira with a knee to the head.
Harrison tries to score a body lock takedown but Capoeira shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Capoeira putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Harrison in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Capoeira lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Capoeira tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Capoeira tries a knee to the head but Harrison blocks it.
Capoeira connects with a nasty looking knee right to Harrison's face.
Harrison drops down looking for an ankle pick but Capoeira pulls his leg out and moves away.
Capoeira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harrison can do to turn this around?
Capoeira closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harrison is looking for a takedown.
Rafinha Capoeira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Harrison tries for a takedown. No joy.
Capoeira crunches a lovely knee into Harrison's ribcage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rafinha Capoeira showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Capoeira, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafinha Capoeira!
Rafinha Capoeira decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Scott Taylor Willams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rhaegar Targaryen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Targaryen has chosen Mr Brightside as his entrance music. The key to victory for Scott Taylor Willams has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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190 lbs
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185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Scott Taylor Willams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rhaegar Targaryen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willams feints and then cracks Targaryen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Targaryen down.
Targaryen shoots in but Willams avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Targaryen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Willams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Targaryen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Willams tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Targaryen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Willams tries to clinch there but Targaryen circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Targaryen is defended easily by Willams.
Targaryen keeps the fight on the outside.
Targaryen misses with a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Willams. That's going to slow Targaryen down.
Willams tries to clinch but Targaryen moves out of range.
Targaryen throws a lazy head kick
and Willams counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Willams finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Targaryen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Willams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Targaryen misses with a kick to the body.
Targaryen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Willams sprawls well. Willams wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Targaryen gets slowly back to his feet.
Scott Taylor Willams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rhaegar Targaryen.
Willams lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Targaryen swinging wildly here.
Targaryen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Targaryen looks gassed!
A head kick misses from Willams.
Willams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Targaryen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Targaryen throws a right and a left that Willams avoids nicely.
Willams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Willams lands a high kick!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Targaryen shoots for a takedown but Willams saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Willams tries to clinch there but Targaryen circles away.
Willams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Targaryen blocks a head kick by Willams.
Willams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Targaryen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Targaryen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Targaryen lands in his opponent's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Targaryen has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Willams to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Targaryen is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Willams pulls down on the head and he's put Targaryen to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Scott Taylor Willams!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mohammed Sissoko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Raith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mohammed Sissoko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Thomas Raith!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sissoko scores a takedown into full mount!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sissoko dominating with strikes here.
Sissoko is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sissoko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Raith is looking to escape.
Raith is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sissoko dominating with strikes here.
Raith is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Sissoko! Raith is hurt baaadly! Sissoko is firing away with more strikes - Raith is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mohammed Sissoko!
Mohammed Sissoko tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Munoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rajesh Nahasemapetilon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Munoz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rajesh Nahasemapetilon!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nahasemapetilon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Munoz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nahasemapetilon throws a jab when Munoz was well out of range.
Munoz staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Munoz.
Munoz closes the distance and pushes Nahasemapetilon back into the cage.
Munoz has Nahasemapetilon pressed against the cage, preventing Nahasemapetilon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nahasemapetilon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nahasemapetilon wants to break free but Munoz has control.
Munoz turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Munoz manages to end up in side control.
Munoz has hold of Nahasemapetilon's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Nahasemapetilon seems comfortable defending it but Munoz has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Nahasemapetilon is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Nahasemapetilon is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Munoz couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mark Munoz!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeor Mormont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Nyholm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
175 lbs
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeor Mormont!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fred Nyholm!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nyholm misses with a series of wild punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mormont.
Nyholm lands a nice shot to the body.
Mormont tries to clinch but Nyholm is having none of it.
Mormont looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mormont is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mormont tries for a takedown but Nyholm circles away easily
and Nyholm counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeor Mormont. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mormont forces Nyholm back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mormont is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nyholm gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mormont wants to take the fight to the mat but Nyholm manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mormont works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nyholm holds on and takes a little breather.
Nyholm's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Nyholm working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mormont.
Nyholm not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mormont throwing strikes but missing.
Nyholm seems keen to control Mormont's posture.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Fred Nyholm hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Mormont wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mormont tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nyholm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mormont shoots and misses
and Nyholm counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mormont moves in looking to clinch but Nyholm pushes him off.
Mormont misses with a takedown
and Nyholm counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nyholm closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mormont's guard.
Mormont looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nyholm is one step ahead there.
Nyholm slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nyholm has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mormont!
Nyholm lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Nyholm trying to control but Mormont is having none of it.
Mormont on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mormont tries to get out of the position.
Mormont is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Nyholm scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Mormont is looking to get to half guard.
Nyholm has control of Mormont's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Mormont regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mormont is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mormont is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Nyholm wants to control the pace but Mormont is squirming around nicely.
Nyholm postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mormont looks a forlorn figure.
Mormont tries to get back to half guard but can't.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mormont is bucking up trying to escape but Nyholm cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Nyholm raining down shots from the mount!
Mormont slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mormont knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nyholm on the ground.
Mormont is looking for a sweep. Nyholm is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nyholm passes into side control, despite Mormont's attempt to control the position.
Nyholm wants to control but Mormont is keeping him busy.
Mormont wants to control but Nyholm postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Nyholm dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nyholm keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mormont shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nyholm counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nyholm scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mormont gets full guard.
Mormont avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nyholm slips nicely into half guard.
Mormont wants to get back to full guard.
Mormont is staying active underneath Nyholm, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nyholm prevents Mormont from improving his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nyholm connects with a nice short shot to Mormont's temple.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nyholm connects with a nice short shot to Mormont's temple.
Mormont wants to control but Nyholm is keeping busy.
Mormont is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nyholm works his foot free and advances to mount.
Nyholm lands with some strikes.
Nyholm wants to control the pace but Mormont is squirming around nicely.
Nyholm unloading with bombs!
Mormont is looking to improve his position but Nyholm isn't that keen on the idea.
Nyholm wants to control the pace but Mormont is squirming around nicely.
Nyholm working the ground and pound effectively.
Mormont is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nyholm scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mormont?
Nyholm working Mormont over with strikes here.
Nyholm controlling from the full mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nyholm working the ground and pound effectively.
Nyholm looking to control but Mormont is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mormont is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nyholm pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Nyholm wants to control the pace but Mormont is squirming around nicely.
Mormont in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Mormont working to try and regain half guard.
Mormont gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nyholm wants to control but Mormont is keeping him busy.
Mormont is trying to maintain the position but Nyholm is very close to passing his half guard.
Nyholm wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mormont keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mormont is trying to get back to full guard.
Nyholm lands strikes from half guard.
Nyholm thows a huge punch but Mormont dodges it nicely.
Mormont is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nyholm is taking a breather. Mormont says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mormont avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nyholm.
Nyholm is keen to just control but Mormont is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mormont tries to roll over but Nyholm keeps him under control.
Nyholm has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nyholm works his way into full mount!
Nyholm is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Nyholm lands a big elbow.
Nyholm lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mormont wants to hold on but Nyholm pushes him away.
Nyholm working for a submission but Mormont is keeping him at bay.
Mormont is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nyholm looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Nyholm tries to control but Mormont wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Nyholm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Mormont tries to close the distance and clinch but Nyholm swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nyholm throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mormont moves in looking to clinch but Nyholm pushes him off.
Mormont shoots in and drives through. Nyholm sprawls well.
Mormont tries to clinch up
and Nyholm connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mormont shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nyholm counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mormont walks into a jab.
Mormont takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mormont shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nyholm but Nyholm pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeor Mormont. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nyholm throws a one two combo.
Mormont fails with the takedown
and Nyholm counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nyholm stalks Mormont and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mormont's face. Mormont staggers backwards, shaken.
Mormont has closed the distance and engaged Nyholm in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mormont prevents the takedown attempt.
Nyholm stalling in the clinch but Mormont improves position.
Mormont blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nyholm lands a takedown into guard.
Nyholm in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nyholm trying to control the position from guard on top but Mormont is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nyholm preventing the sweep.
Mormont pulls Nyholm in to control the position.
Nyholm trying to control the position from guard on top but Mormont is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Fred Nyholm wasn't active enough on the ground.
Mormont fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nyholm, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nyholm is trying to stall.
Mormont has Nyholm pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nyholm manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mormont is working for takedown but Nyholm is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nyholm escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nyholm defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mormont.
Mormont gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mormont with a poor takedown
and Nyholm counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nyholm lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice body punch from Nyholm.
Nyholm misses with a few strikes there.
Nyholm circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nyholm slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mormont tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mormont is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jeor Mormont has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fred Nyholm is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mormont shoots in but Nyholm avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fred Nyholm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nyholm winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fred Nyholm!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joey Shabadoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesh Masilungan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Masilungan's choice of entrance music: Heaven Hell. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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167 cm
32
142 lbs
30 - 9 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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ADCC Champion
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joey Shabadoo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jesh Masilungan!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shabadoo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Masilungan lands with a straight right. Shabadoo didn't see that one coming.
Good leg kick by Masilungan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Masilungan throws a hook but Shabadoo avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Masilungan.
Shabadoo misses the jab.
Shabadoo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shabadoo shoots in looking for a takedown but Masilungan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shabadoo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shabadoo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Masilungan checks a leg kick.
Masilungan throws a body punch but Shabadoo moves out of range.
Shabadoo misses with a kick to the body
and Masilungan counters with a left to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Masilungan checks a leg kick.
Masilungan throws a right and a left that Shabadoo avoids nicely.
Joey Shabadoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masilungan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shabadoo misses with a leg kick
and Masilungan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Good standup being displayed there by Masilungan as he connects with a hook.
Masilungan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Masilungan misses with a head kick.
Shabadoo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Shabadoo throws the kick towards the body but Masilungan avoids it.
Shabadoo takes a swing at Masilungan's ribcage but misses.
Shabadoo staying out of range there.
Masilungan misses with a looping left.
Masilungan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shabadoo slips under a jab from Masilungan.
Masilungan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Masilungan lands a head kick. Shabadoo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shabadoo throws a shot from downtown. Masilungan moves away and avoids it.
Masilungan lands with a slapping head kick.
Shabadoo throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shabadoo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shabadoo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shabadoo walks into a left hand.
Masilungan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shabadoo circles away quickly and effectively.
Shabadoo throws a push kick but Masilungan slaps the foot to one side.
Both fighters circling a little - Masilungan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Shabadoo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Jesh Masilungan has been cut.
Jesh Masilungan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Masilungan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shabadoo tries to clinch up but Masilungan circles away and keeps his distance.
Shabadoo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shabadoo loads up on a big right hand but Masilungan slips the punch.
Some wild striking there from Shabadoo.
Masilungan throws a right and a left that Shabadoo avoids nicely.
Shabadoo rushes Masilungan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Masilungan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Masilungan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Masilungan throws a looping overhand right but Shabadoo ducks down to avoid it.
Masilungan looks to score with a jab to the body but Shabadoo is just out of range.
Shabadoo is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from Masilungan.
Shabadoo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good work by Shabadoo as he checks the leg kick.
Masilungan throws a nice looking combination but Shabadoo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan works Shabadoo's body with a nice hook.
Shabadoo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shabadoo misses with a hook. Masilungan ducked under it nicely.
Masilungan misses with a hook to the body
and Shabadoo counters by moving into the clinch.
Shabadoo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shabadoo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shabadoo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shabadoo pulls Masilungan into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Shabadoo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Masilungan wants to control but Shabadoo is having none of it.
Masilungan is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Joey Shabadoo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jesh Masilungan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Masilungan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shabadoo throws a front kick aimed at Masilungan's knee but Masilungan avoids it well.
Jesh Masilungan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shabadoo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Masilungan scores with a nice right hand.
Masilungan cracks a nice hook into Shabadoo's ribs.
Masilungan takes one to the chin there.
Jesh Masilungan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shabadoo throws a solid leg kick but Masilungan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shabadoo.
Shabadoo misses with a double jab
and Masilungan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Masilungan lands with a good body shot.
Masilungan throws a body punch but Shabadoo moves out of range.
Masilungan swings for the body but Shabadoo moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Masilungan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masilungan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Masilungan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shabadoo.
Shabadoo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shabadoo thuds his right hand into Masilungan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Masilungan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shabadoo.
Shabadoo throws a push kick but Masilungan slaps the foot to one side.
Shabadoo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shabadoo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shabadoo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Masilungan connects with a leg kick. Shabadoo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Masilungan misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan fails to land with a series of punches.
Shabadoo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shabadoo misses the shot to the body.
Shabadoo loads up on a big right hand but Masilungan slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Shabadoo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shabadoo, as that shot connected.
Nice takedown defense from Masilungan. No joy for Shabadoo on that attempt.
Shabadoo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shabadoo tries for a takedown but Masilungan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Shabadoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shabadoo dodges the punch combination from Masilungan.
Masilungan lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Masilungan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Masilungan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shabadoo avoids the body shot from Masilungan.
Masilungan lands a head kick. Shabadoo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Masilungan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shabadoo rather than just go for the knockout.
Shabadoo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Masilungan defends it nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Masilungan.
Masilungan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shabadoo.
Shabadoo tries to clinch up.
Shabadoo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shabadoo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masilungan.
Shabadoo lands with a kick to the temple. Masilungan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Masilungan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Masilungan throws a nice looking combination but Shabadoo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Masilungan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shabadoo counters with a good, hard body kick but Masilungan shrugs it off.
Shabadoo tries for a takedown but Masilungan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shabadoo staying out of range there.
Masilungan lands a right hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masilungan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Shabadoo eats them both and turns towards Masilungan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Shabadoo wants to clinch up but Masilungan keeps it at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shabadoo connects with a body shot that sends Masilungan's belly button to the back.
Masilungan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Masilungan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Joey Shabadoo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jesh Masilungan's cut.
That's time! Shabadoo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Masilungan avoids a kick to the body.
Shabadoo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice cross by Masilungan.
Decent striking displayed by Masilungan there.
Shabadoo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masilungan moves away.
Shabadoo throws a jab but it's blocked by Masilungan.
Masilungan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Masilungan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Masilungan misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch combination from Shabadoo misses.
Masilungan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shabadoo. Shabadoo obviously looking to wear him down.
Shabadoo lands a really nice looking cross but Masilungan seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shabadoo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Masilungan thumps Shabadoo with a low kick.
Shabadoo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shabadoo throws a lazy head kick
and Masilungan counters with a body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Masilungan.
Masilungan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Masilungan swats away the attempt to clinch by Shabadoo.
Masilungan is looking to chop away at Shabadoo's legs.
Nice uppercut there from Masilungan.
Shabadoo looks to land a right hand but Masilungan moved out of range.
Shabadoo misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Masilungan misses.
Masilungan misses with a wild combination.
Masilungan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shabadoo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shabadoo stuns Masilungan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shabadoo defending well as Masilungan loads up on a big left hand.
Masilungan lands a jab-cross combination.
A head kick by Shabadoo misses
and Masilungan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shabadoo misses with a low kick as Masilungan jumps back.
Masilungan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Masilungan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shabadoo thows a body shot but no joy.
Shabadoo gets a clinch.
Shabadoo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Masilungan's efforts to push away.
Masilungan is trying to break free.
Masilungan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shabadoo breaks from the clinch.
Masilungan lands with a straight right. Shabadoo didn't see that one coming.
Shabadoo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Masilungan.
Masilungan takes a swing at Shabadoo's ribcage but misses.
Shabadoo looks to throw the jab but Masilungan is out of range.
Masilungan misses with a leg kick.
Masilungan lands a leg kick that knocks Shabadoo off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shabadoo throws a hook to the side of Masilungan's head but Masilungan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shabadoo throws a leg kick but Masilungan moved away.
Shabadoo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shabadoo fails to land the takedown.
Shabadoo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shabadoo throws a right and a left that Masilungan avoids nicely.
Masilungan lands a nice looking body shot.
Shabadoo checks a low kick from Masilungan.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masilungan cracks Shabadoo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Masilungan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masilungan throws a hook but Shabadoo blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesh Masilungan really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesh Masilungan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Shabadoo fails with the takedown.
Masilungan lands with a straight right. Shabadoo didn't see that one coming.
Masilungan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Masilungan throws a series of punches but Shabadoo avoids them all with ease.
Masilungan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Masilungan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Masilungan thows a body shot but no joy.
Masilungan throws a leg kick which misses Shabadoo's front leg but catches the back leg as Shabadoo tries to avoid it.
Shabadoo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Masilungan.
Shabadoo instigates a clinch.
Shabadoo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Masilungan's efforts to push away.
Masilungan working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masilungan wants to break free but Shabadoo has control.
Shabadoo misses with a punch on the inside.
Masilungan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Masilungan works the jab nicely.
Shabadoo tries for a takedown but Masilungan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A jab from Masilungan misses.
Shabadoo shoots in for a takedown but Masilungan shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Shabadoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shabadoo throws a lazy right hand but Masilungan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shabadoo wants to clinch.
Masilungan scores with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan throws a sloppy head kick and Shabadoo moves out of range easily.
Shabadoo looks to land a body kick but Masilungan moved away.
Masilungan misses with a wild body shot.
Shabadoo throws a lazy head kick
and Masilungan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shabadoo is looking to land body kicks.
Masilungan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shabadoo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shabadoo throws a low kick but Masilungan moves out of range easily.
Masilungan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Masilungan.
Shabadoo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Masilungan misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan loads up on a big right hand but Shabadoo slips the punch.
Shabadoo misses with a body kick.
Shabadoo is looking to score with low kicks.
Masilungan tests Shabadoo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shabadoo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Masilungan clobbers Shabadoo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shabadoo drives through with a takedown into Masilungan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Masilungan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shabadoo manages to get himself to full guard.
Shabadoo keeping moving, preventing Masilungan from controlling successfully.
Shabadoo has a closed guard, preventing Masilungan from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shabadoo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masilungan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Shabadoo's guard.
Masilungan trying to control but Shabadoo is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shabadoo has his hands on Masilungan's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesh Masilungan dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jesh Masilungan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Masilungan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shabadoo moves out of range as Masilungan strikes.
Shabadoo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masilungan.
Shabadoo thumps Masilungan with a low kick.
Shabadoo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shabadoo moves out of range of the strikes.
Masilungan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A combination from Masilungan does no damage.
Nice body kick there by Masilungan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shabadoo.
Shabadoo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Masilungan throws a leg kick but Shabadoo sees it coming and moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Masilungan. Shabadoo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good shot there by Masilungan.
Shabadoo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Masilungan circles away quickly and effectively.
Masilungan stuns Shabadoo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Masilungan throws a body punch but Shabadoo moves out of range.
Masilungan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shabadoo manages to avoid it.
Masilungan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A clash of legs there as Shabadoo blocks the low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shabadoo throws out a leg kick but Masilungan moves out of range and Shabadoo only half commits.
A low kick from Shabadoo is predictable there
and Masilungan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Shabadoo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice body kick from Masilungan.
Masilungan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A good leg kick by Shabadoo.
Masilungan throws a sloppy head kick and Shabadoo moves out of range easily.
Shabadoo throws a right and a left that Masilungan avoids nicely.
Masilungan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Masilungan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shabadoo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Masilungan slips a straight right by Shabadoo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shabadoo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Masilungan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shabadoo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Masilungan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Masilungan misses with a looping right.
Shabadoo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Some wild striking there from Masilungan.
Shabadoo throws a low kick but Masilungan avoids it.
Shabadoo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Masilungan throws out the jab.
Masilungan misses the shot to the body.
Masilungan misses with a left hand
and Shabadoo counters with a solid body kick.
Masilungan cracks the inside of Shabadoo's front leg.
Masilungan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shabadoo throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shabadoo connects with a looping right hand.
Masilungan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shabadoo.
Shabadoo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Shabadoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masilungan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shabadoo has closed the distance and engaged Masilungan in a clinch.
Masilungan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good exchange - Masilungan coming out on top.
Shabadoo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Masilungan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masilungan misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masilungan throws a head kick but Shabadoo moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesh Masilungan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Masilungan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 47:48
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesh Masilungan!
Jesh Masilungan is the new bantamweight champion!
A victorious Jesh Masilungan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gjergj Kastrioti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lasse Willemoes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Willemoes has chosen Who Let the Dogs out??- Baha men as his entrance music. Lasse Willemoes has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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202 lbs
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Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gjergj Kastrioti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Lasse Willemoes!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kastrioti. Willemoes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Willemoes lunges at Kastrioti with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kastrioti's hand.
Kastrioti scores with a takedown into Willemoes's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Willemoes controls Kastrioti momentarily but Kastrioti frees himself.
Kastrioti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Willemoes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kastrioti is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kastrioti showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Willemoes is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Willemoes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willemoes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Willemoes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Willemoes wants to control but Kastrioti is keeping him busy.
Willemoes throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Willemoes is looking to take a break and control but Kastrioti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willemoes tries to advance to mount but can't.
Willemoes throws a strike aimed at the side of Kastrioti's head but Kastrioti avoids it well.
Kastrioti tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Willemoes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kastrioti knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Willemoes creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kastrioti sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willemoes tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Willemoes misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Willemoes goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kastrioti rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Willemoes's guard! Nice work there by Kastrioti!
Kastrioti wants to pass the guard but Willemoes is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kastrioti pushing down on Willemoes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Willemoes is trying to maintain the position but Kastrioti is very close to passing his half guard.
Kastrioti is nestled in close to Willemoes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Willemoes moves into full guard.
Kastrioti throws a strike but Willemoes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Willemoes is looking to work some ground and pound but Kastrioti has wrist control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Willemoes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lasse Willemoes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kastrioti darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kastrioti seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Willemoes moves into full guard.
Lasse Willemoes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kastrioti trying to control but Willemoes is working from the bottom.
Willemoes working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kastrioti has passed into half guard!
Willemoes is trying to get back to full guard.
Kastrioti trying to control from half guard but Willemoes is working away.
Kastrioti wants to pass the guard but Willemoes is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willemoes tries to roll over but Kastrioti keeps him under control.
Kastrioti slips a nice elbow through Willemoes's hands, connecting with Willemoes's forehead.
Willemoes is trying to get back to full guard.
Kastrioti looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Willemoes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kastrioti pulls his head out easily.
Willemoes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kastrioti is looking to take a break and control but Willemoes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kastrioti slips a nice elbow through Willemoes's hands, connecting with Willemoes's forehead.
Willemoes gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kastrioti is looking to stand up but Willemoes won't let him.
Willemoes working for a triangle but Kastrioti defends it easily.
Kastrioti wants to pass the guard but Willemoes is keeping the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kastrioti landing some decent shots from guard.
Kastrioti slips nicely into half guard.
Willemoes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Willemoes trying to keep a closed guard but Kastrioti is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willemoes keeping moving, preventing Kastrioti from controlling successfully.
Kastrioti trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Willemoes wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kastrioti is now in half guard.
Kastrioti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Willemoes keeps working.
Willemoes wants to control but Kastrioti is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kastrioti with the ground and pound but Willemoes uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Willemoes looking for a sweep. Not yet Willemoes, not yet.
Willemoes keeping moving, preventing Kastrioti from controlling successfully.
Willemoes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kastrioti can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kastrioti missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willemoes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kastrioti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kastrioti trying to control but Willemoes is working from the bottom.
Willemoes tries to strike from the bottom.
Kastrioti is looking to advance position but Willemoes has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Willemoes can't control as he wanted to and Kastrioti manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Willemoes stalling away here and it's allowed Kastrioti to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gjergj Kastrioti dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kastrioti takes a swing at Willemoes's ribcage but misses.
Willemoes throws a body punch but Kastrioti moves out of range.
Willemoes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gjergj Kastrioti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kastrioti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Willemoes.
Kastrioti missing with a left hand there. Willemoes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Willemoes thuds his right hand into Kastrioti's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Willemoes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kastrioti.
Willemoes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kastrioti is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Willemoes's half guard.
Willemoes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Willemoes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kastrioti engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kastrioti throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Willemoes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kastrioti manages to get himself to full guard.
Willemoes throws a strike but Kastrioti rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kastrioti postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Willemoes throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Kastrioti trying to control but Willemoes is working from the bottom.
Kastrioti postures up.
Kastrioti has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kastrioti looking to sit in guard and control but Willemoes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Willemoes wants to pass the guard but Kastrioti is keeping the position.
Willemoes looking to sit in guard and control but Kastrioti gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kastrioti trying to control the position from guard on top but Willemoes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Willemoes working for a triangle but Kastrioti defends it easily.
Willemoes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willemoes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Willemoes wants to sweep but no luck.
Kastrioti with a nice head shot there.
Kastrioti postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kastrioti postures up in Willemoes's guard and throws a big left but Willemoes blocks it.
Kastrioti won't allow Willemoes to sweep him here.
Willemoes keeping full guard, as Kastrioti tries to pass.
Kastrioti wants to control from the top but Willemoes keeps moving.
Willemoes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Willemoes connects with a nice short shot to Kastrioti's temple.
Willemoes trying to control from half guard but Kastrioti is working away.
Willemoes is looking to advance position but Kastrioti won't allow it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Willemoes is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kastrioti!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Willemoes misses with a head shot.
Willemoes looking to control but Kastrioti is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lasse Willemoes.
Well Willemoes has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lasse Willemoes!
Lasse Willemoes took some time post fight to say the following; 'Who let the DOGS out? Who, who, who, who!!!???!!!'.
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